Job summaryWe are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated individual to lead on developing our stroke unit .If you are passionate, with managerial skills and keen to improve the safety and quality of care delivered to stroke patients and lead a team, you may be the person we are looking for.We are looking for a committed and confident individual with excellent communication skills, to provide leadership on all aspects of care delivery for our stroke patients and maintaining their safety . The post holder will work with the multidisciplinary team to produce protocols, to support patients and identify the points where hospital admission is both appropriate and necessary.
Main duties of the job- Having continuing responsibility for the 24 hour management of the ward and delivery of patient care.
- To have responsibility for the line management of ward based nursing staff, Housekeeper, Ward Clerk.
- To promote continuous development in clinical practice and deliver of patient care, encouraging innovation, improvement and appropriate change in service delivery.
- To manage resources within agreed budget.
- To provide a suitable and stimulating learning environment for students and for the ongoing professional development of registered staff.
- To maintain communication networks at all appropriate clinical and managerial levels.
About usThere's never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2031 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire .We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Person SpecificationQualifications/training and professional developmentEssential- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) or a Professional registration within health care
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of further continued professional development
ExperienceEssential- Experience as an Band 6 grade or higher
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
- Experience of teaching students, HCAs and qualified staff
- Experience of working within an acute, and or rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of working within a Stroke or Neurology
Desirable- Experience of participating in budget management
Skills, abilities, and knowledgeEssential- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Competency in IV drug administration
- Infusion pump skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Knowledge of up to date nursing and NHS issues
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
- High motivation and ability to motivate others
- Ability to work required shift pattern and special circumstances
- Awareness of the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme
- Understanding of SSNAP and its relevance to the clinical area
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
